State Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Information and Schedule
2026 Schedule:
- June 23, 2026
Registration Link for the June 23, 2026 Meeting PDF June 23, 2026 - October 27, 2026
Registration Link for the October 26, 2026 Meeting PDF October 27, 2026
For agendas, presentations, and other materials from previous meetings, see:
- 2026 Meetings
- 2025 Meetings
- 2024 Meetings
- 2023 Meetings
- 2022 Meetings
- 2021 Meetings
- 2020 Meetings
- 2019 Meetings
- 2018 Meetings
- 2017 Meetings
- 2016 Meetings
- 2015 Meetings
- 2014 Meetings
- 2013 Meetings
- 2012 Meetings
- 2011 Meetings
- 2010 Meetings
- 2009 Meetings
- 2008 Meetings
- 2007 Meetings
For meeting information and related materials on previous and current subcommittee work see: Construction and Demolition, Database Management System, Increasing Source Reduction and Recycling Rates, Organics Recycling and Composting, Solid Waste Statutes and Regulation Reform, Materials Reuse Network, Gypsum Wallboard Recycling, Recycling Market Development Council. All documents in the table below are in PDF format unless noted otherwise.
Note: The documents listed in the following table are provided solely for informational purposes, and may not represent current statutes or regulations, or the interpretations of such requirements by DEEP. If you have a question about the current applicability or status of any of these documents, call the DEEP's Solid Waste Office at 860-424-3366, or send us an email identifying the document in question and what you would like to know about it.
2026 Meetings
Virtual Meeting June 23, 2026
Agenda PDF June 23, 2026
Presentations:
• Legislative Update PDF June 23, 2026 - Megan Andrews, CT DEEP
• 2024 Waste Data CT PDF June 23, 2026 - Brenna Giannetti, CT DEEP
• CT Waste Characterization PDF June 23, 2026 - John Culbertson, MSW Consultants
• Environmentally Preferred Purchasing PDF June 23, 2026 - Ryan Ensling, CT DAS
• Paint EPR PDF June 23, 2026 - Laura Honis, PaintCare
• Electronics Recycling PDF June 23, 2026 - Lena Tan, CT DEEP
• Mattress Recycling PDF June 23, 2026 - Dan McGowan, Mattress Recycling Council
• Gas Cylinder Collective PDF June 23, 2026 - Arlene Miles & David Keeling, Gas Cylinder Collective
• Tire Stewardship PDF June 23, 2026 - Jesse Schofield, Tire Stewardship
• Battery Network Announcements PDF June 23, 2026 - Carin Stuart, Battery Network
Virtual Meeting March 24, 2026
March Agenda Meeting PDF March 24, 2026
Presentations:
- Multifamily Recycling Initiative PDF March 24, 2026 - Sarah Folan and Emily Gerencer, The Ecomaine Team
- Organic recycling pilot programs in NYC PDF March 24, 2026 - Nigel Decon, metroSTOR
- The Battery Network PDF March 24, 2026 - Carin Stuart, Sr., Steward Services
- Commercial Organic Recycling Partnership PDF March 24, 2026 - Jennifer Heaton-Jones, HRRA & Sam King, Circular Services
- Recycled Content Standards PDF March 24, 2026 - Elly Moore, CT DEEP
Virtual Meeting January 27, 2026
Presentations:
- CSPR Solar Panel Recycling PDF January 27, 2026 - Sarah Damaskos, Commercial Solar Panel Recycling
- East Hartford Recycled Clean PDF January 27, 2026 - Cesar Zapata, East Gartford
- Manchester Bulky Rigid Plastics Recycling PDF January 27, 2026 - Scott Atkin, Manchester
- 2024 Data Commercial Organics Recycling Law PDF January 27, 2026 - Chelsey Hahn, DEEP
- Data Reporting Tool PDF January 27, 2026 - Brenna Giannetti, DEEP
- MMCA ADA Compliance PDF January 27, 2026 - Luciana Granstrand, DEEP
- Beverage Container Recycled Content Registration and Reporting PDF January 27, 2026 - Elly Moore, DEEP
2025 Meetings
Hybrid Meeting October 28, 2025
Presentations:
- Plastic Markets and the Impact on Recycled Content Standards PDF October 28, 2025 - Kate Bailey,
Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) - Vape Unveiled Forum Update PDF October 28, 2025 - Jen Heaton-Jones, Housatonic Resources Recovery
Authority - Tire EPR in CT PDF October 28, 2025 - Jesse Schofield, Connecticut Tire Stewardship
- Miniature Liquor Bottle Expenditures Update PDF October 28, 2025 - Ryan Carboni, Connecticut Council on
Environmental Quality (CEQ) - Container Redemption/Bottle Bill PDF October 28, 2025 – Chris Nelson, CT DEEP
- School Recycling PDF October 28, 2025 – Sherill Baldwin, CT DEEP
- Waste Contracts PDF October 28, 2025 – Jenn Weymouth, CT DEEP
- WEED Trends and Updates PDF October 28, 2025 – Gabrielle Frigon, CT DEEP
Virtual Meeting June 24, 2025
Presentations:
- Legislative Updates PDF June 24, 2025 - Emma Cimino, CT DEEP
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Public Act 24-59 & Shell Recycling MOU PDF June 24, 2025 - Brent Madho, CT DEEP
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Groton Shell Recycling PDF June 24, 2025 - Dr. Zofia Baumann, UCONN, Groton Shell Recovery Initiative
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Recycling Markets PDF June 24, 2025 - Chaz Chaz Miller, NERC, Regional Recycling Markets Committee
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Mattress Recycling Program PDF June 24, 2025 - Dan McGowan, Mattress Recycling Council
Virtual Meeting March 25, 2025
Presentations:
- Vape Management and Disposal PDF March 25, 2025 - Ross Bunnell, DEEP
- Gas Cylinder EPR Update PDF March 25, 2025 - Elly Moore, DEEP
- Cylinder Collective PDF March 25, 2025 - Kim O'Rourke, Cylinder Collective
- Legislative Update PDF March 25, 2025 - Harrison Nantz, DEEP
- Municipal Service Agreements Reminder PDF March 25, 2025 - Elly Moore, DEEP
- Bottle Bill Update PDF March 25, 2025 - Chris Nelson, DEEP
Virtual Meeting January 28, 2025
Presentations:
- CT Bottle Bill Redemption Options PDF January 28, 2025 - Laura Pointek, DEEP
- Clynk Program in CT PDF January 28, 2025 Presentation, Clynk Q and A document PDF January 28, 2025 - Bridget O'Brien, COO, Clynk
- EPR Programs (tires, batteries, gas cylinders PDF January 28, 2025, e-waste PDF January 28, 2025) -Tom Metzner, DEEP, Kevin Sullivan, DEEP
- SMM Grant Program PDF January 28, 2025 - Jenn Weymouth, DEEP
- Miniature Liquor Bottle Survey PDF January 28, 2025 - Ryan Carboni, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),
- Miniature Liquor Bottle Fees Update PDF January 28, 2025 - Chris Nelson, DEEP
- 2023 Solid Waste Data – Preliminary PDF January 28, 2025 - Brenna Giannetti, DEEP
- Commercial Organics Recycling Law (CORL) Inspections & Technical Assistance PDF January 28, 2025 - Chelsey Hahn, DEEP
- Food Waste Prevention & Food Recovery Roadmap - Preliminary and School Recycling PDF January 28, 2025 - Sherill Baldwin, DEEP
2024 Meetings
Virtual Meeting June 25, 2024
Presentations:
- SCRRRA's Compost Facility Development PDF June 25, 2024 - David Aldridge, SCRRRA and Greg McCarron, SCS Engineers
- metroSTOR Waste and Recycling Infrastructure PDF June 25, 2024 - Tim Henry, MetroSTOR
- Smart Compost by BigBelly PDF June 25, 2024 - Mark Koeck, BigBelly
- Manchester Food Scrap Drop-off Program PDF June 25, 2024 - Rachel Schnabel, Town of Manchester
- Celebrating 10 Years of Municipal Composting PDF June 25, 2024 - Jennifer Heaton-Jones, HRRA
Legislative Recap PDF June 25, 2024 - Harrison Nantz, DEEP - 2022 Disposal and Recycling Report PDF June 25, 2024 - Brenna Giannetti, DEEP
- E-Waste EPR Program Update PDF June 25, 2024 - Kevin Sullivan, DEEP
- Payments to Municipalities from Fees on Miniature Liquor Bottles PDF June 25, 2024 - Chris Nelson, DEEP
Virtual Meeting March 26, 2024
Agenda PDF March 26, 2024
Presentations:
- Tire EPR Update PDF March 26, 2024 - Resa Dimino, RRS
- Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling PDF March 26, 2024 - Jason Muccioli, Ascend Elements
- Gas Cylinder EPR - SodaStream Update PDF March 26, 2024 - Robert Hedwall, SodaStream
- Legislative Update PDF March 26, 2024 - Harrison Nantz, CT DEEP
- SMM Grant Update PDF March 26, 2024 - Jennifer Weymouth, CT DEEP
Virtual Meeting January 25, 2024
Agenda PDF January 25, 2024
Presentations:
- Battery Recycling Programs (Voluntary & EPR) PDF January 25, 2024 - Carin Stuart, Call2Recycle
- CT Shell Recycling Program PDF January 25, 2024 - Michael Gillman, Connecticut Sea Grant - UConn
- Overview of Updated CT Environmental Justice Laws PDF January 25, 2024 - Annie Decker, Edith Pestana, Sarah Huang, & Eliza Heins, CT DEEP
2023 Meetings
Virtual Meeting October 24, 2023
Agenda PDF October 24, 2023
Presentations:
- Two New EPA Food Waste Reports PDF October 24, 2023 - Claudia Fabiano, EPA ORCR
- EPA Funding Opportunities PDF October 24, 2023 - Christine Beling, EPA Region 1
- Fees on Miniature Spirits Bottles PDF October 24, 2023 - Chris Nelson, CT DEEP
- CEQ Survey on Municipal Usage of Mini Fees - Nicholas Velseboer, CT CEQ
- SMM Pilot Programs Update PDF October 24, 2023 - Chris Nelson & Joe DeNicola, CT DEEP
- Middletown's Transition from Pilot to Permanent - Kim O'Rourke, Middletown
- DEA Drug Take Back Day PDF October 24, 2023 - Chris Nelson, CT DEEP
Virtual Meeting June 27, 2023
Agenda PDF June 27, 2023
Presentations:
- Legislative Session Recap - Harrison Nantz PDF June 27, 2023 & James Albis PDF June 27, 2023, DEEP
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Tires PDF June 27, 2023 - Jen Heaton-Jones, HRRA & Tom Metzner, DEEP
- Redemption Center Grant Program Update & Materials Management Infrastructure Request for Information (RFI) PDF June 27, 2023 - Joe DeNicola, DEEP
- SMM Grant Updates PDF June 27, 2023 - Jenn Weymouth, DEEP
- 2022 Solid Waste Data Overview PDF June 27, 2023 - Brenna Toman, DEEP
- Municipal Transfer Station General Permit (MTSGP) - Frank Gagliardo, DEEP
- E-Waste Program Update PDF June 27, 2023 - Kevin Sullivan - DEEP
Virtual Meeting April 25, 2023
Agenda PDF April 25, 2023
Presentations:
- News & Updates from EPA Region 1 PDF April 25, 2023 - Chris Beling, US EPA
- Regional Waste Authority (RWA) Grant Program and Materials Management Infrastructure Request for Information (RFI) PDF April 25, 2023 - Joseph DeNicola, DEEP
- Governor's Bill 6664 PDF April 25, 2023 - James Albis, DEEP
- Recycling Markets Update PDF April 25, 2023 - Chaz Miller, Chair, NERC/NEWMOA Regional Recycling Markets Committee
- Refresher for Municipalities Seeking to Divert Food Scraps PDF April 25, 2023 - Frank Gagliardo & Brent Madho, DEEP
- SMM Grant Updates PDF April 25, 2023 – Jenn Weymouth, DEEP
- Fees on Miniature Liquor Bottles PDF April 25, 2023 - Chris Nelson, DEEP
Virtual Meeting January 26, 2023
Agenda PDF January 26, 2023
Presentations:
- CMMS Amendment, Administrative Initiatives & 2023 Legislative Session Preview PDF January 26, 2023 – James Albis, DEEP
- Bottle Bill Updates PDF January 26, 2023 – DEEP Staff
- Business Recycling Updates PDF January 26, 2023 – Kim Hunter, Center for EcoTechnology (CET)
- SMM Grant Updates PDF January 26, 2023 – Jenn Weymouth, DEEP
- EPA Grant Reminder PDF January 26, 2023 – Chris Nelson, DEEP
2022 Meetings
Virtual Meeting November 1, 2022
Presentations:
- Update on Recycling Markets PDF November 1, 2022 – Reagan Bissonnette, Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA)
- Recycling Bag Lawsuit – Kaelah Smith, Office of the Attorney General
- Business Recycling Assistance PDF November 1, 2022 – Kim Hunter, Center for EcoTechnology (CET)
- Municipal Transfer Station General Permit (MTSGP) Renewal PDF November 1, 2022 – Brent Madho, DEEP
- Bottle Bill Updates / Payments to Town from Fees on Miniatures PDF November 1, 2022 – James Albis, DEEP
- Update on MIRA Status PDF November 1, 2022 – Gaby Frigon, DEEP
- SMM Grant Updates PDF November 1, 2022 – Chelsey Hahn, DEEP
Virtual Meeting March 22, 2022
Presentations:
- EPA's National Recycling Strategy & Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding PDF March 22, 2022 – Christine Beling, US EPA
- Bright Feeds Facility PDF March 22, 2022 – Jonathan Fife, Bright Feeds
- Update on MIRA Status – Peter Egan, MIRA
- 2022 Legislative Session Update PDF March 22, 2022 – Harrison Nantz, James Albis, DEEP
- SB 115 - Myths and Misinformation on Packaging EPR PDF March 22, 2022 – Tom Metzner, DEEP
- Business Recycling Assistance – Kat McCarthy, Center for EcoTechnology (CET)
- Avian Flu & MTSGP Updates PDF March 22, 2022 – Frank Gagliardo, DEEP
- Payments to Town from Fees on Miniatures PDF March 22, 2022 – Chris Nelson, DEEP
Virtual Meeting January 25, 2022
Presentations:
- Business Recycling Assistance PDF January 25, 2022 – Kat McCarthy, Center for EcoTechnology (CET)
- WEED Recycling Enforcement Update PDF January 25, 2022 – Robert Isner, DEEP
- Bottle Bill Updates – James Albis, DEEP
- Organics Permitting / Appendix H PDF January 25, 2022 – Brent Madho, DEEP
- SMM Grant Program Update - Jennifer Weymouth, DEEP
- RecycleCT Update PDF January 25, 2022 - Sherill Baldwin, DEEP
- E-Waste Update PDF January 25, 2022 - Kevin Sullivan, DEEP
- Wrap-Up PDF January 25, 2022 - Chris Nelson, DEEP
2021 Meetings
Virtual Meeting of October 26, 2021
Presentations:
- Laura Honis, PaintCare Paint Recycling Annual Report overview PDF October 26, 2021
- Dan McGowan, Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) Mattress Recycling Annual Report overview PDF October 26, 2021
- Frank Gagliardo, DEEP WEED Permitting Updates PDF October 26, 2021
- Sherill Baldwin, DEEP RecycleCT Updates PDF October 26, 2021
- Jennifer Weymouth, DEEP Municipal Grant Program Update PDF October 26, 2021
- Chris Nelson, DEEP Bottle Bill Updates and Facility Operator Certification Process PDF October 26, 2021
Virtual Meeting of June 29, 2021
Presentations:
- Harrison Nantz, Legislative Liaison, CT DEEP Legislative Session Overview PDF June 29, 2021
- Frank Gagliardo and Joseph Schiavone, CT DEEP Reminder to Municipalities for 2021 Severe Weather Events and Ensuring FEMA Reimbursements PDF June 29, 2021
- Abigail Ellert and Kevin Barrett, CT DEEP WEED Permitting Updates (including Food Composting PDF June 29, 2021O&MP Template PDF June 29, 2021, Spotted Lantern Fly PDF June 29, 2021)
- Chelsey Hahn, CT DEEP Gas Station & Convenience Store Recycling and Food Scrap Compliance Assistance Project PDF June 29, 2021
- Sherill Baldwin, CT DEEP RecycleCT Update PDF June 29, 2021
- Chaz Miller, Miller Recycling Associates, National Waste and Recycling Association Recycling Markets Update PDF June 29, 2021
Virtual Meeting of April 20, 2021
Presentations:
- Brian Paganini, Quantum Biopower Update on Quantum Biopower AD facility
- Rashi Akki, Ag-Grid Energy Fort Hill Farm AD facility overview PDF April 20, 2021
- Patrick Grasso, Urban Mining Northeast Pozzotive Update PDF April 20, 2021
- Frank Gagliardo, Kevin Barret and Abigail Ellert, CT DEEP WEED Permitting Updates PDF April 20, 2021
- Kevin Sullivan, CT DEEP E-Waste Update PDF April 20, 2021
Virtual Meeting of January 26, 2021
Presentations:
- Chris Nelson, CT DEEP, Welcome and Introductions PDF January 26, 2021
- Juri Freeman, Resa Dimino & Kate Maguire, RRS PDF January 26, 2021 Connecticut Residential Recycling Economic Study PDF January 26, 2021 and Study Infographic PDF January 26, 2021
- Jennifer Heaton-Jones, HRRA, Gas Cylinder EPR proposal PDF January 26, 2021
- Jennifer Heaton-Jones, HRRA, HRRA Glass Pilot Program update PDF January 26, 2021
- Matt Knickerbocker, Bethel & Katie Dykes, CT DEEP, CT Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management (CCSMM) overview PDF January 26, 2021
- Robert Isner, CT DEEP PDF January 26, 2021 COVID-19 Response updates PDF January 26, 2021
- Chris Nelson, CT DEEP, Other Updates PDF January 26, 2021
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| 10/24/2017 |
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| 09/26/2017 |
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| 06/27/2017 |
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| 02/28/2017 |
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| 10/25/2016 |
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| 09/27/2016 |
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| 06/28/2016 |
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| 05/24/2016 |
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging:
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| 04/26/2016 |
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Food Donation and Food Scrap Recycling:
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| 02/23/2016 |
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| 01/26/2016 |
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| 2012 Meetings | Agendas, Presentations, and Other Materials |
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| 9/25/2012 |
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| 6/26/2012 | Agenda PDF Jun 26, 2012 |
| 4/24/2012 |
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| 2/28/2012 |
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10/26/2010
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9/28/2010
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6/22/2010
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5/25/2010
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4/27/2010
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3/23/2010
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Agenda PDF Mar 23, 2010, Diane Duva, DEEP Active Solid Waste Bills
Presentations: Tom Metzner, DEEP, Mainstreaming Product Stewardship
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| Special Event 3/3/2010 |
Presentation: It's More Than You Think, Terry McDonald, St. Vincent De Paul Society
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2/23/2010
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Solid Waste Management Options for the Capitol Region, Capitol Region Council of Governments
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| 1/26/2010 |
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11/10/2009
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LPRI staff: Municipal Solid Waste Services in Connecticut
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9/22/2009
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Agenda PDF Sep 22, 2009
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6/23/2009
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| 5/26/2009 |
Presentation:
Sherill Baldwin, DEEP: Materials Reuse Network/Deconstruction
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| 4/28/2009 |
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| 3/24/2009 |
Presentation:
Diane Duva, DEEP: Revising the Definition of Clean Fill, Road Sand Disposal
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| 1/27/2009 |
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| 11/17/2008 |
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9/23/2008
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6/24/2008
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Matt McKinney, Wastemiser Project Manager, The Institution Recycling Network, Understanding New England Construction Waste Regulations and Recycling Opportunities
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5/27/2008
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Presentation:
Steve Diaz, Vice President, Northeast Regional Business Manager, Covanta: Covanta and Energy From Waste
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4/22/2008
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3/25/2008
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Subcommittee Minutes: Increasing Source Reduction and Recycling Rates, Organics Recycling and Composting
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| 2/26/2008 |
Presentations:
Tom Metzner, DEEP: Connecticut's Consumer Electronics Legislation
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1/22/2008
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Subcommittee Minutes: Organics Recycling and Composting, Increasing Source Reduction and Recycling Rates
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